Whether you have had your apartment for years or you are just moving into your first place, there are just some appliances you should not be without. Most places come with the basics: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and if they aren’t included, then you should be able to work something out with the apartment...
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Editors Note: When asked about the nature of this article, Mike remarked, “What?! They’re kitchen appliances! At least the title should be exciting!” Whether you have had your apartment for years or you are just moving into your first place, there are just some appliances that you should not be without. Most places come...
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Here we are again. It’s the holiday season and you are either hosting a dinner at your apartment or you are going to someone’s place and you are taking a dish to pass. “Hmm, what to make? What to make?” you will probably ask while stroking your long white beard. Let me tell you...
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What could go wrong? Living in an apartment has kept me on my toes. Entertaining guests can be a challenge even with careful planning. During Thanksgiving dinner with family, my girlfriend suggested that we entertain a few close friends at our place in a “guys-cook-for-the-girls-night”. Personally, I love to cook so I thought it sounded...
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If you’re anything like me, you’re not about to host a dinner party any time soon (unless it’s a pot luck of sorts). When it’s just me and the kitchen I tend to under-do it. Okay, I’ll be honest: Even when friends are over, it’s sometimes pretty sparse. Here are two of my favorite...
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A favorite Caribou Coffee drink of mine is the Turtle Mocha. It’s a great dessert drink, with a lot of sugar. Check out “How To Make a Vanilla Latte at Home” to get the basics for this drink. Then you’ll need: Chocolate syrup Caramel syrup Whipped cream Snickers
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Making dinner isn’t usually something most people spend a lot of time doing and certainly don’t spend a lot of time planning. However, living in an apartment I have found that a little careful meal planning can go a very long way. Take a few minutes to make some careful choices can save time...
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My family has a lot of get-togethers around the holidays, mostly involving food and gifts. A couple years into my adult life I realized my contribution expectations had changed. Though I never received a manual, it become obvious I was expected to help out during the holidays (as I should be). The problem was...
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Sick of spending $4 on coffee? Me too. Save time and money with a French press. You might be surprised at just how easy “gourmet” coffee truly is.
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